Uncertainty about the economic impact of COVID-19 persists and the further tightening of existing regulation around acquisitions in Germany and Europe will further complicate foreign acquisitions in the future. Nevertheless, there will be plenty of opportunity for investments since the German economy shows clear signs of recovery with the German government releasing the first stimulus package of its kind earlier this month. Among other areas “green” industries, digitalization as well as building up local manufacturing of so-called “system-relevant” industries are eligible for funding.